Aerial view of Arcachon Basin featuring golden sandbanks surrounded by turquoise and green waters, with the Atlantic coast in the background. — © Arcachon Basin: A Natural Wonder of Sand and Water

Traditional fishing hut on stilts in the shallow waters of Arcachon Basin, with oyster beds visible in the background. — © Iconic Arcachon Basin fishing cabin

Aerial view of Arcachon Basin displaying sandy banks, turquoise waters, and coastal islands off the coast of Gironde — © Arcachon Basin from above

Aerial view of oyster farms with traditional wooden cabins at Arcachon Bay, surrounded by greenery and water — © Oyster Farms at Arcachon Bay

Greenboat fishing vessel moored in Arcachon Basin with traditional oyster farming huts on stilts in the background — © Arcachon Basin: Oyster farms and fishing boat

Visitors walking on Dune du Pilat at Bassin d'Arcachon, with panoramic views of pine forest, basin and Atlantic Ocean against a clear blue sky — © The Majestic Dune du Pilat - Bassin d'Arcachon

Belle Époque villa with white ornate awning, white shuttered windows, red brick chimney and green vegetation in foreground, in Arcachon — © Belle Époque Villa in Arcachon Basin

Tourist map of Arcachon Basin showing maritime shuttles, excursions, embarkation points, harbors and natural reserves with main attractions and coastal towns. — © Maritime Shuttles and Excursions Guide for Arcachon Basin

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Le Bassin d'Arcachon

The Bassin d'Arcachon is located in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne. It is triangular in shape, bounded by more than 80 km of flat coastline or wooded dunes. It is widely open to the Bay of Biscay and the tide brings in and out twice a day considerable masses of water. The Basin is partially isolated from the ocean by a dune belt including Cap Ferret, the Dune du Pilat and the Banc d'Arguin. The opening to the Atlantic Ocean is made by a unique access, the "passes", a set of channels about 3 km wide allowing the circulation of water between the basin and the ocean. In the centre of the basin is the Île aux Oiseaux and its chalets.

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